| Author | Message | ||
| dlbydgtl
New Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 2 Registered: 7-2008 |
getting ready to play the wiz at Peoria Players going to use my new alembic signature blue leds in the pit sweet! | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 28 Registered: 7-2008 |
The great yellow tractor is calling. (where i live they are the almighty) Going into the theater to play Music Man for Caterpillar Tractor inc. musical play. Nine pc. orchestra and 1 m.k. signature 5 string. It will help pay for the Europa on order. Good justification ...eh? | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1506 Registered: 10-2003 |
The money has to go *somewhere* doesn't it? Might as well help fund the addiction! John | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 50 Registered: 7-2008 |
First gig (of Many) this Sunday with praise and worship band at Harvest Bible Chapel. 2 services about 600 people strong..gonna be a good time, lots of good musicians.Only one problem, gotta be there at 6:30am Do my fingers function that time of day? Going armed with the new Europa fretless 5. John | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 983 Registered: 6-2002 |
Ah, but it's a chance to wake up and make music... And thats not bad  Mike | ||
| fmm
Advanced Member Username: fmm Post Number: 250 Registered: 6-2002 |
The Wiz & Music Man: both fun shows! | ||
| dlbydgtl
Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 51 Registered: 7-2008 |
Mike, your right ,it was a great time waking up and spending the morning making music with other musicians. First time out with the new Europa and the sound through the P.A. was awesome. Here in central Illinois the Alembic drew a lot of inquiries.Was happy to share the Alembic history. Next stop; back to Peoria Players Theater for "Annie Get Your Gun." John | ||
| dlbydgtl
Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 63 Registered: 7-2008 |
Taking the Europa into the orchestra pit to play the regional premier of Rent at Eastlight Theater in Peoria il. Practice starts later this week with opening night August 7th. I think this is the biggest score i have seen since i have been playing shows. Also, still doing the early A.M. Harvest Bible Chapel thing and we have grown to about 800 people between two services. The comments continue about how great the Alembics sound. You know it! thanks, John | ||
| dlbydgtl
Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 64 Registered: 7-2008 |
Today could be my biggest gig yet. I am going to walk down the aisle and give my daughter away..Oh Boy... John | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 772 Registered: 7-2007 |
Congratulations John! Best of luck today, may this day be filled with wonderful memories (past and present) for you and yours. Art | ||
| dlbydgtl
Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 77 Registered: 7-2008 |
Taking MK Signature deluxe to Rent Encore. Re-setting show for NEA director coming to Peoria tonight. | ||
| dlbydgtl
Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 81 Registered: 7-2008 |
Weekend in Peoria Players Theater for the production Tom Sawyer. Using Fretless Europa which is one year old now. | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1318 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hey John, Play well, have a great weekend, and happy birthday to your Europa! Mike | ||
| dlbydgtl
Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 100 Registered: 7-2008 |
Currently practicing for the regional premier opening Dec 10th of the musical White Christmas based on the movie. great walking bass lines. I will be using my 5 string fretless Europa. Man, the blue side leds sure do come in handy. Happy holidays and i"m dreaming of a White Christmas(especially after hearing the song a thousand times) . John | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 109 Registered: 7-2008 |
Final night of a 9 day run playing Avenue Q. Last night the drummer asked me if i liked my Alembic more than my kids. uhh...Obviously not, but i wonder what made him think that? Maybe the way i held it and stroked it for the the last 8 nights? Oh well, next stop a run of Joseph and his dreamcoat and then West Side Story. Plus, all the usual Sunday stuff. Lots of Alembic time, loving it! John | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1917 Registered: 5-2009 |
O Yes ! Your a lucky man ! Enjoy and Congratulations ____________ | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 630 Registered: 6-2006 |
Good times John! Your drummer must have noticed the subtle signs of affection that you show to your bass! :-D Sounds like you have a summer full of fun ahead of you - ENJOY! | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1963 Registered: 10-2003 |
I would love to play West Side Story again. Great book! John | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 123 Registered: 7-2008 |
In the middle of a run of the regional premiere of Titanic the Musical. A very haunting musical score. The bass score isn't difficult but, chord structure makes the hair on your arms stand up. Basically play the whole time and some parts of the show i feel like the bass line is the pulsating of the engines in the boiler rooms. | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 765 Registered: 6-2006 |
Sounds very cool! What kind of amplification do you use in the pit? How big is the theater? Paul TDO | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 124 Registered: 7-2008 |
I use a Carvin BR515 in the pit for my own monitor (pre-ordered a new Orange amp combo BT500C to replace the Carvin) with a sans amp direct box to the soundboard. Peoria Players Theater was established in 1919 and is one of the longest continuous running theaters in America. It seats about 650 people per night .I think Titanic is sold out now. My next show in later March is Children Of Eden and it is at a different theater called Eastlight Theatre and it seats about 1200. Then back to Peoria for the musical Chicago and Then in June i move to an outdoor theater called Cornstock which is in a big tent for Hello Dolly. Sadly, the Alembics don't go to that theater because of the weather. | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 125 Registered: 7-2008 |
o.k., as in previous posts, the goosebumps come from playing an Alembic. Someday hope to get a series one fretless. With some dark woods for great low end sustain. | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 134 Registered: 7-2008 |
Europa in hand, heading out to opening night of Next To Normal a newer musical with a rock score. Love the new stuff. | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 144 Registered: 7-2008 |
Since last posting have played Fiddler on the Roof, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and right now playing Tarzan the musical score written by Phil Collins, Fun rock score..Also, the usual Sunday a.m. Stuff. Have been using series one on Sundays and it really punches out front....John | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 152 Registered: 7-2008 |
Since last post, played a run of Grease,again.Now, playing Great American Trailer Park, a great rock score. Then, Shrek the musical, a very fun score. A couple weeks off then the classic Guys and Dolls. Good to be busy with the Alembics. | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 1132 Registered: 6-2006 |
John, I have to admit I envy you (and the other regular Pit Guys around here). The one and (so far) only time I played in the pit was an absolute high point of my muscial career (Chess the Musical)- I keep scanning for more auditions/ openings around the Milwuakee area but haven't seen much. Suppose I should get proactive and start knocking on theater doors - after all they aren't going to come knocking on mine . . . Enjoy the Pits and like Chalie always says: "Keep it low and stay out of treble"! :-D | ||
| charles_holmes
Advanced Member Username: charles_holmes Post Number: 320 Registered: 3-2009 |
Yah Mon!!! | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 158 Registered: 7-2008 |
Final night of a sold out regional premier of Mary Poppins. A great score. Day off, then on to the staple Guys and Dolls. Compliments from other musicians about the tone coming from my Alembic, just a joy to play..John | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 163 Registered: 7-2008 |
Just finished run of Young Frankenstien the musical. In the middle of Bare the pop opera. Two totally different shows. But, having a great time with my Alembics.. | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 2012 Registered: 7-2007 |
It's nice to see you continue the "back into the theater" since 2008. Congrats on another run finished ;) | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 167 Registered: 7-2008 |
Next show opens Friday. Jesus Christ Superstar. Using series one bass. Great rock score. Guitar player said wow, you have an Alembic! That was a first. We are going to get along just fine. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4116 Registered: 5-2009 |
Excellent ! | ||
| fmm
Senior Member Username: fmm Post Number: 423 Registered: 6-2002 |
Jesus Christ Superstar might be the hardest show I ever played, although Phantom of the Opera was right up there. | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 169 Registered: 7-2008 |
February 5th opening night for a run of "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas." Gonna get my Country & Western on.. |
